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Old 09-07-2006, 11:33 AM   #1
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2008 Bmw M3

The new (upcoming) M3 is really starting to get my interest. It will have the same body style as the new 335i, which in my opinion is a beautiful looking car. It will also come with a V8 for the first time with over 400hp - nice!

The icing on the cake is that the expected MSRP is about $53K, sounds pretty reasonable for a car like that.

I also like that it actually has a back seat and I could bring the kids along (unlike the boxster).

Another point of interest is that they are coming out with a hardtop convertible for the same body (335i convertible) with the twin turbo 300hp six. That sounds interesting as well.

Just curious if anyone else had thoughts.
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Old 09-07-2006, 11:41 AM   #2
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I drove a 335 yesterday and it was really nice. By the time you load it up it's just under $50k and they're not dealing.
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Old 09-07-2006, 12:06 PM   #3
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Gorgeous car. We are living in the Golden Age of autos right now.
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Old 09-07-2006, 12:12 PM   #4
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M3 coupe = sports car
M3 convertible/3 series convertible = cruiser

anyhoo hats off to BMW, actual leading the industry with design and
not following it like Merc(zz) and Audi(zzz) and VW(zzzzzzzzzz).

by the way Saturn is putting 260 HP and torque into its sharp looking roadster.
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Old 09-07-2006, 02:43 PM   #5
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You cant go wrong with an M car. Value is unbeatable. Performance is excellent. Build quality is excellent. You definately get respect driving an M vs. any other BMW.

I am not crazy about the looks of the current 3 series coupe though. I would have to drive the 335 tt before making any judgements. I am sure the M3 V8 is going to be a sweet machine. I have driven many M3s , Z8s, M5s, M Roadsters.. all were very impressive!

50k these days will certainly give you a handful of excellent choices in cars!
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Old 09-07-2006, 04:40 PM   #6
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M3 Coupe = GT

The '08 is gonna be so bad (as in cool). Everyone that is on the fence about it will succumb later to its appearance and benefits. This is my promise to you all.

This is a bold claim (and only an opinion, whiners).
The M3 will be the best car on the planet! (during its stay here)

If I could afford one, I'd be all over this car!
I'd take it over anything from AMG to Z06.

Check theses out:

Listen to the sound 1 minute into this clip
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RUl2HOuDihg

http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-3634674823901527910&q=m3
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Old 09-12-2006, 07:05 AM   #7
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drool...

I'm liking the new M3.
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